http://www.tribune-democrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 16 May 2008 23:46:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137234713.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137234713.html The Pitt-Johnstown baseball team had several opportunities to dent highly touted Shippensburg left-hander Matt Wright on Friday night at Point Stadium.But the Mountain Cats left 12 runners on base, with eight of those in scoring position.Wright, a potential top-five round draft pick who throws in the low 90’s, withstood the multiple threats while throwing 128 pitches in seven innings. The Red Raiders won 11-1 during the second day of the NCAA Division II North Atlantic Regional in Johnstown. Fri, 16 May 2008 23:43:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137234438.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137234438.html Fri, 16 May 2008 00:29:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137002953.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137002953.html This Pitt-Johnstown baseball team resembled the one with 30-plus wins and a WVIAC North Division title.UPJ bounced back from a disappointing conference tournament performance by opening the NCAA Division II North Atlantic Regional with a 6-3 victory over Concord (W.Va.) on Thursday.The Mountain Cats (36-17-1) used a three-run ninth inning to defeat the Mountain Lions (35-14) at Point Stadium.“That was a great feeling winning the first one,” UPJ coach Todd Williams said. “I told these guys the last 11 days, if we win one and get on a roll, who knows what can happen?” Fri, 16 May 2008 00:29:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_136152242.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_136152242.html Philadelphia coach John Stevens’ decision to switch up his lines paid quick dividends, as Joffrey Lupol scored a little more than eight minutes into the game. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:25:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137002643.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137002643.html As far as the Stanley Cup playoffs go, there are things far worse than becoming known as a team that can’t complete a sweep.The Pittsburgh Penguins risk having that reputation after missing out on a sweep for the second consecutive round, as they lost 4-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night at the Wachovia Center.Of course, if they rebound with a Game 5 win, like the did after dropping Game 4 to the New York Rangers in the conference semifinals, coach Michel Therrien will be just fine. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:24:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137002513.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137002513.html A pair of area track athletes punched their tickets for the state meet on Thursday afternoon with outstanding performances at the District 6 Class AAA Championships at Mansion Park. Somerset’s Craig Eddy won both the 1,600 and 800 runs, and Johnstown’s Antwuan Reed finished third in the 100 dash with a state qualifying run of 11.0. Eddy ran the 1,600 in 4:29.49 and had a personal-best run of 1:58.87 in the 800.“I won the 1,600 last year and it was even better this year,” said Eddy, who was the top seed in the event. “This is my senior year, so it was awesome. I worked hard this year to get my times down. I depended on my kick at the end.” Fri, 16 May 2008 00:21:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137002213.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137002213.html Ninth-seeded Laurel Valley blew open a tight game with a three-run seventh inning to earn a 7-3 victory over No. 8 Westmont Hilltop on Thursday at Westmont.Holding on to a 4-3 lead entering the top of the seventh inning, Patrick Hall led off with a single. Another single by Myers Miller put two runners on for Tyler Ulery, who smacked an RBI-single up the middle to score Hall. Next, John Jones hit a groundball to shortstop for what appeared to be an inning-ending double play, but the throw to first sailed high and out of play, allowing Miller and Ulery to score for a 7-3 advantage. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:18:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137002055.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137002055.html Fri, 16 May 2008 00:16:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137001741.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137001741.html Perhaps it was appropriate that Steve Pederson addressed a crowd of more than 200 on Thursday night at Sunnehanna Country Club.The Pitt athletic director has enjoyed quite a comeback with the Panthers program over the past six months.He spoke during an event that marked the return of the Johnstown Chapter of the Panther Club Athletics Banquet.“It’s tremendous to have this event back,” Pederson said. “This area is too important for us for it not to be a big factor in everything we do. We have some of the greatest, most loyal people in the program from Johnstown.” Fri, 16 May 2008 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137001621.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137001621.html Error-free defense, good pitching and timely hitting.Ninth-seeded Moshannon Valley got all three in a tightly contested District 6 Class A first-round playoff win against No. 8 Portage.Taylor Murarik belted a three-run homer, southpaw Jaclyn Sinclair went the distance and the defense behind her was perfect, sending the Damsels past the Mustangs 3-0 on Thursday. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:14:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137001520.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137001520.html They’re just pups but Luke Curtis and Drew Bryan have proven they can run with the big dogs.And because they can, Philipsburg-Osceola will continue in the District 6 Class AA baseball playoffs after edging Penn Cambria 3-2 at the Don Womer Baseball Complex Thursday in a first-round game. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:13:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137001349.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_137001349.html Thu, 15 May 2008 00:21:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_136002154.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_136002154.html Shade’s Jeremiah Wilt’s persistence was rewarded on Wednesday at the District 5 Class AA Track and Field Championships.The senior earned his first trip to the state meet by winning two events, including a back-and-forth, dramatic victory in the 1,600-meter race at Northern Bedford’s Panther Community Stadium.Chestnut Ridge claimed the team title with 117 points while producing six first-place results. The Lions successfully defended their championship. Bedford was second with 70 points, and Everett was third at 61. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:19:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_136001951.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_136001951.html The lead for the girls title at the District 5 Class AA Track and Field Championships at Panther Community Stadium kept changing after each event on Wednesday.When it finally came to an end, Bedford edged Chestnut Ridge 86-83. Northern Bedford (78 points), Berlin (71) and Windber (62) rounded out the top five on a rainy day of competition. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:18:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_136001837.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_136001837.html St. Francis University confirmed Wednesday that the school has hired Don Friday as the university’s next men’s basketball coach, succeeding Bobby Jones.Friday was the head coach at Lycoming College in Williamsport.“We have offered the men’s basketball position to Don Friday and he has given us a verbal commitment to accept the position,” Red Flash Athletic Director Bob Krimmel said Wednesday.